A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6159335 Details
Epoch: 286 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 38347204 epoch_slot_no: 158404 block_no: 6159158 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 8051 time: 2021-08-25 17:44:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4af1cfb368788918ae32e123326eb9268396eba879375d9a4b7c82c93b45f0b7Block Operator
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